MRI in the Public system

MRI in the Private system

DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS

Appointments are scheduled at the Hospitals convenience.

Appointments are scheduled at the patient’s convenience usually the same or next day.

Patients are seen at approximate times depending on emergencies and other priorities.

Patients are seen when scheduled. Patients are never expected to wait.

Results are forwarded to referring physicians on varying schedules.

Results are guaranteed within two business days.

Patients receive an oral report from the referring physician usually with treatment proposals.

Patients receive a copy of the image on a CD when they leave the clinic and they may also receive a written copy of the radiology report on request.

Patients must rely on the availability of the referring physician to get the results and select a treatment plan.

Patients receive a copy of the results to take where they wish for consultations.

The technology is usually yesterdays.

MRI Plus has a 2006 high speed state-of-the-art high definition MRI scanner.

SATISFACTION LEVELS

Patient satisfaction levels are mixed and skewed by waiting times for an exam, cancelled or delayed appointments, prolonged turn around times for reports, and the dependence on referring physician for appointments and reports.

Patient’s satisfaction levels are very high as a result of:

• The patient’s ability to schedule their own appointments with a requisition from a referring physician.
• The ability to receive their scan in guaranteed time frames
• The control over the process.
• The assistance from MRI Plus with insurance recovery. 

COSTS

A Patient’s exam is paid for 100% by OHIP or RAMQ.

A Patients exam is paid for:

• 100% by WSIB, CSST, SAAQ
• Private insurance programs
• Combination of patient / insurance